Oil

[BBWolf]

What is the recomended oil for 2007 5.4?
I know it calls for 5W20 but I've heard alot of people use 5W30.I use Full synthetic.

 

[Dennis_H]

I use 5W30 full synthetic from Costco. Usually stock up when it's on sale.

 

[JasonH]

The 5W-20 spec was for mpg, not protection. You'll be fine with 5W-30.

 

[JimR_TN]

I had my oil changed and the place would only use 5W20 even though I asked for 5W30. They said they had to use the manufacture’s recommendation. Is this common? Will I have to change my own oil to use 5W30?

 

[bodabdan]

You just need to find an oil change shop that will work with you.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

I had my oil changed and the place would only use 5W20 even though I asked for 5W30. They said they had to use the manufacture’s recommendation. Is this common? Will I have to change my own oil to use 5W30?

That's why I change my own oil.

 

[Timo2824]

Buy a Ford oil cap that states 5w-30 instead of 5w-20.

 

[JimR_TN]

Buy a Ford oil cap that states 5w-30 instead of 5w-20.

I have one on my Amazon list, but the place went by their computer.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

Buy a Ford oil cap that states 5w-30 instead of 5w-20.

That's what I did as a precaution even though I still change my own oil.

 

[JasonH]

I have one on my Amazon list, but the place went by their computer.

Call around, someone will do it. I used to take my Expedition to Jiffy Lube with my own oil and filter.